Introduction -- Reason 1: The Bible does not allow an evolutionary interpretation -- Reason 2: Science does not observe evolution happening today -- Reason 3: There is no evidence evolution took place in the past -- Reason 4: God's character absolutely forbids evolutionary methods -- Reason 5: God's purpose for creation excludes evolution -- Appendix A: The foundational importance of biblical creationism -- Appendix B: reclaiming the full gospel message